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A big crowd in Amsterdam.

A focus on overtourism overlooks destinations' problemsOveruse of the term "overtourism" is leading to what travel experts call a generalization of specific problems that arise in...

AmaWaterways guests view the Portuguese countryside from the deck of the AmaVida.

Rhine and Douro sailings are hot this summerDemand is strong throughout Europe. Tauck says river cruise sales are up 13%, and Amadeus River Cruises has a robust waitlist.

Crowds outside the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona.

Did water-gun protest in Barcelona cross a line?Tourism professionals said that when residents squirted visitors while protesting overtourism, they sent the wrong message.

Guests head out on a Zodiac excursion off the coast of Greenland.

Know-how leads to new adventures on an Aurora sailingWhen it comes to expedition sailing, experience matters. Just how much became evident on a trip to the Arctic Circle on the...

Blue Lagoon is making changes to elevate its geothermal spa experience, including a new sauna (rendering on the right).

Iceland's Blue Lagoon goes with the flowDespite the persistent threat of volcanic eruption, the renowned Iceland resort is making improvements. And, it is expanding to...

Sunset in Pesaro, with one of Arnaldo Pomodoro's Sphere Within Sphere sculptures in the plaza.

Pesaro is ready for its turn as Italy's culture capitalEvery year an Italian town or city is named the Italian Capital of Culture, elevating its profile and attracting visitors from...

Steve Perillo, third-generation owner of Perillo Tours.

My dinner with Steve Perillo, 'Mr. Italy Jr.'A conversation reveals reasons for Perillo Tours' sustained success and how budding expansion plans will take the company...

Travelers are opting for less expensive Europe destinations such as Albania. Pictured, the Albanian port city Saranda.

U.S. travelers are hunting for value in Europe this summerWith no signs of price softening in sight, Mastercard economists say that travelers are starting to make different choices that...

Beziers Cathedral, with the city’s 12th-century Old Bridge in the foreground.

Pursuing history by rail in France’s Occitanie regionVisitors don't have to be history buffs to enjoy their time in Occitanie, but delving into its rich medieval past will no doubt...

Hotel demand is very high in Italy. Pictured, a crowd around the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Tour operators squeezed in Europe as some hotels put groups on the shelfEuropean hotels that turn away group business in favor of more lucrative independent bookings may be risking their reliable,...

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